Please play this game. If not for the unique gameplay and presentation, then for the story and narrative approach.
Midnight Protocol
- Release Date:
- Oct 13, 2021
- Metacritic:
- 79
- Developer:
- LuGus Studios
- Publisher:
- Iceberg Interactive
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
You assume the mantle of a prominent hacktivist, ‘Data’, who recently got doxxed and has been targeted for blackmail by a shadowy branch of government.
You interact with the virtual environment through your home terminal that requires nothing more than your keyboard.
> HANG YOUR [H]AT
Will you respect others’ privacy and bank accounts, or leave no stone unturned? Midnight Protocol allows you to play as the hacker you want to be. Help the police track down a rogue hacker, or blackmail a desperate husband trying to recover… dubious pictures. Gain black, grey, and white hat reputation to change the direction of the story based on your choices.> I[M]MERSION OVERLOAD
Midnight Protocol’s design focuses on immersing you in a world of digital warfare without complicated hacking mechanics. Your keyboard is your weapon, type commands to eliminate or evade security programs, letting your keystrokes become part of the soundtrack.> NICE [D]ECK
Cracking a digital safe or extracting classified data requires careful planning. Pay the troll toll, use digital jackhammers, cloaks, and daggers to combat cybersecurity. Buy new programs or hardware on the black market, and customize your deck to fit your playstyle.> DI[S]TRACTIONS ABOUND
Take on dozens of sidequests filled with easter eggs and references, gather additional intel on your targets before you start a mission, and play some hacker chess to wind down. Midnight Protocol is jam-packed with optional missions, providing hours of additional content.GL;HF
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User Reviews
I was having a great time until the "SysOp" gameplay showed up. I didn't understand what other reviewers meant by "like Chess" until then. This isn't really a puzzle or hacking game like I thought it was, it's a board game. That should be in giant letters at the top of the store listing. BOARD GAME. It's not about solving the map, it's about outplaying an AI. You are essentially moving your queen around the board to different squares while trying to avoid opposing pieces that are coming for your piece. This system shows up 6 hours in, after you've already spent your time with the game as a puzzle game, without the "SysOp" stuff. That was an extremely engaging me\ tal exercise in figuring out how to beat the level. The SysOp now becomes how to beat an opponent, and that is less compelling to me as a game. Unfortunately this game altering mechanism doesnt show up until well after the refund period. Make crystal clear you want to play a CHESS style board game before you buy this. It's we...
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2.4Ghz or better
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 960 / Radeon HD 7750 or better, 1GB video card memory
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Only playable with a keyboard
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5 3.4Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB video card memory
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Only playable with a keyboard
FAQ
How much does Midnight Protocol cost?
Midnight Protocol costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Midnight Protocol?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core i5 2.4Ghz or better Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce GTX 960 / Radeon HD 7750 or better, 1GB video card memory DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 10 GB available space Additional Notes: Only playable with a keyboard Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: i5 3.4Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB video card memory Storage: 10 GB available space Additional Notes: Only playable with a keyboard
What platforms is Midnight Protocol available on?
Midnight Protocol is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Midnight Protocol worth buying?
Midnight Protocol has 67% positive reviews from 3 players. Metacritic score: 79/100.
When was Midnight Protocol released?
Midnight Protocol was released on Oct 13, 2021.
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